How has the Winter Fuel Payment cut impacted you? Tuesday, 14 January, 2025 Winter has finally arrived over the last few days, with frosts coming thick and fast and the coldest January night in 15 years. I know that for many pensioners struggling to heat their homes this winter, this is the last thing they need. It lays bare the Chancellor's decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners and I’m starting to hear more about how difficult this is proving... Local News
We need a rethink on Lidsing Garden Village 17th November 2021 I know local residents are hugely concerned about plans for 2,000 new homes around Lidsing. People are worried about traffic getting worse on local roads... Articles
Historic climate agreement reached at COP26 16th November 2021 I know from the emails and letters I receive, just how much people in Faversham and Mid Kent want to see action to tackle climate change. Despite the challenges... Articles
Southern Water commits to investment in Faversham 16th November 2021 Recently we’ve seen signs on beaches warning people not to swim and flooding in Faversham with some pretty grim things in the water. I put these concerns... Articles
Historic Environment Bill becomes law 10th November 2021 Work to protect and enhance our environment has taken a big step forward with the Environment Bill passing into law. The Environment Act, as it is now known, is... Articles
Funding boost for Kent's communities 9th November 2021 As part of our levelling up agenda we’re determined to boost communities across the UK, including in Faversham and Mid Kent. It’s great news that Kent is going... Articles
Environment Bill is good news for water quality 3rd November 2021 The amount of sewage released into our rivers and seas is completely unacceptable. This is something I’ve been campaigning on for years, and I welcome Southern... Articles
Stronger and fairer economy at the heart of Budget and Spending Review 27th October 2021 This Budget and Spending Review will build a stronger, fairer economy as we recover from the pandemic. It drives growth, boosts businesses, strengthens public... Articles
My response to Maidstone Local Plan 19th October 2021 I’m bitterly disappointed that Maidstone Borough Council has decided to go ahead with the Heathlands and Lidsing Garden Villages. These rural locations are not... Articles
Major survey to put healthcare at the heart of our recovery 11th October 2021 I’m determined to make sure that healthcare is at the heart of our plans to build back better from the pandemic. As part of this, I’m sending a postal survey to... Articles
